CHP
Coverage of CHP in the Nexus archive.
- Turkey locks down critics ahead of NATO summit as allies look away
Turkey arrested hundreds of journalists, lawyers, and activists ahead of a NATO summit, with Western allies largely silent due to Turkey's military significance. The crackdown includes targeting opposition figures and suppressing protests under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's government.
- Eastbound 210 closed after shooting, CHP pursuit in San Gabriel Valley
The eastbound 210 Freeway is closed due to two separate shootings in the San Gabriel Valley, one critically injuring a tow truck driver and another resulting in a suspect's death during a CHP pursuit into Covina.
- 210 Freeway closed due to big rig crash in Sylmar
A big rig crash on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar caused its eastbound closure near Roxford Street. Three injured victims were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Caltrans and Hazmat crews are cleaning up diesel fuel and debris.
- Car flipped on side in two-vehicle crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A two-vehicle crash on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge caused a car to flip, leading to the closure of lanes 1 and 2. The California Highway Patrol Marin area office responded and reported the incident around 7:11 p.m., with all lanes reopened shortly after 7:20 p.m.
- Turkey: Ousted CHP leader draws thousands for Ankara rally
The opposition party and its supporters claim a court ruling that ousted Ozgur Ozel is politically motivated to prevent him from challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2028 election. A rally in Ankara drew thousands to support the ousted CHP leader.
- Turkish police fire teargas to break up protest after opposition leader ousted
Turkish riot police used teargas and water cannons to disperse a protest organized by ousted opposition leader Özgür Özel in Ankara. The rally followed a court's dismissal of Özel from his role as CHP leader, prompting police to storm the party's headquarters.
- Turkish police storm main opposition CHP’s party headquarters
Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, leading to violence. The incident involved a confrontation between law enforcement and the CHP, a significant political event in Turkey.
- Turkish police storm opposition party’s offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets
Turkish police stormed the offices of the opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets. CHP chair Ozgur Ozel was recently ousted by an appeals court, a move seen by many as an attempt to weaken the party before the next election.
- Turkey Looks to Calm Markets After Court Blow to Opposition
Turkey's government faces market concerns following a court decision that impacts the opposition. The Republican People's Party (CHP) held a protest at their headquarters on May 21 in response to the judicial ruling. The situation reflects ongoing political tensions in Turkey regarding the judiciary's decisions affecting opposition parties.
- Court annuls leadership of Turkey’s main opposition party
An Ankara court annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turkey's main opposition CHP party, overturning the result that brought Ozgur Ozel to power. The ruling ordered former long-term chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who lost the election to Ozel, to take over as interim leader in what represents a significant escalation against the country's opposition.